Healthy Eating Tips – Healthy Fish

High in protein and zinc – important for immune function and prostate health

Salmon – Sardines – Tuna – Mackerel – Herring

Fatty fish are the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D which can help prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease. These acids are potent anti-inflammatory foods that help lower blood fat levels and reduce aches and pains in athletes. In addition to that , these polyunsaturated fats can benefit the heart, circulation, and immune system and reduce the risk for prostate cancer.

In fact the American Heart Association recommends that everyone eat fish twice a week.

Oysters

Oysters and some other sea foods have a reputation as powerful aphrodisiacs and sexual stimulants.

Oysters, mussels and lobster have a very high content of proteins and contain great amounts of zinc, a powerful antioxidant and important microelement claimed to protect cellular damage in the male body and prevent prostate cancer.

In fact  just a few oysters each day will deliver a full day’s supply of the antioxidant mineral zinc. Zinc is involved in hundreds of body processes, from producing DNA to repairing cells, enhancing sexual functioning of the male reproductive system and increasing sperm count.

Another source of omega-3 is in flaxseed, canola oil, fortified eggs, walnuts and soy.

Salmon

Salmon is a low-fat, low calorie and high protein food source. The proteins from salmon are easily absorbed and digested by the body. Salmon are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids (good fat), are rich in some very essential minerals such as iron, selenium, calcium, phosphorous and vitamins A, B and D.

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that help protect against heart disease, promote healthy skin and reduce inflammation and limiting joint pain. By locking in moisture into skin cells, the production of collagen and elastin fibers help maintain a youthful complexion. Omega-3 fatty acids also help reduce cholesterol, maintain flexibility of arteries and veins and strengthen cardiac muscles. Lowering cholesterol levels and maintaining artery and vein elasticity considerably reduce the chances of heart attacks.

The selenium content in salmon is one of the best obtained from animal proteins and is very necessary for building up of tissues, hair and nails.


Salmon is a healthy choice for a healthy lifestyle and if you want to keep trim, have a seafood lunch and add salmon to your diet. With only around 180 calories per serving it is lower than chicken or beef.

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Lobster

Like salmon, lobsters are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which help protect against heart problems as well as maintain healthy joints and healthy skin.

Furthermore, lobsters are rich in sodium, phosphorus and potassium and can claim a good quantity of magnesium, calcium, copper, selenium  in addition to traces of iron, zinc and manganese.

Lobsters are a good source of Vitamins A, E, B6, niacin and pantothenic acid and are rich in choline in addition to smaller amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin K.

For those wishing to lower their fat or carbohydrate intake, lobster offers one of the best choices for protein consumption.

Lobster meat (without butter or any dressings) contains only around 90 calories for a 100g serving. When you compare this to a sirloin steak of the same amount at 280 calories or even chicken at around 160 calories, lobster offers a great trim meal and is a good alternative for a seafood lunch or dinner.

Tuna

Tuna fish, one of America’s most popular seafood,  are a very nutrient dense food and an excellent source of Vitamin D, niacin, selenium, and protein.

Tuna is great source of important nutrients including thiamin, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, magnesium, the B vitamins B1 and B6. Perhaps most important, Tuna is also very rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which among others is great in helping to lower and regulate cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

A serving of protein-rich canned or pouch tuna is lower in total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol than an equal serving of beef, pork, chicken or lamb.

Caviar

Caviar, noted for it’s aphrodisiac properties, is the roe of certain species  of fish,  predominantly  the sturgeon fish.

The health benefits of caviar are due to it’s high content of easy digestible nutrients, it’s vitamins A, C and D, amino acids and fully digestible proteins. Again, at the forefront of it’s health benefits is it’s rich content of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Mussels

Mussels are highly nutritious with a delicate taste. They are high in protein, calcium and iron and low in cholesterol and fat. They are also rich in manganese, phosphorous, selenium, zinc and Vitamins C and B12.

Mussels are an extremely rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are well recognized for their health-giving properties, especially in preventing cardiovascular disease. Mussels in fact contain higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids than any other shellfish.

So how about a seafood lunch of mussels with garlic and white wine?